Spain wins FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time

Spain has won the FIFA World Cup, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a hard-fought final decided in extra time. Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as the hero, breaking the deadlock with a rebound goal early in the second half of extra time to secure Spain's second World Cup title.

The match saw a resilient Argentina reduced to 10 men when Enzo Fernandez received a second yellow card in second-half stoppage time. Despite this disadvantage, Argentina's defense held strong for much of the game, but they were ultimately unable to contain the Spanish attack.

Notably, Argentina's offense was completely stifled, failing to register a single shot on or off target for an astonishing 115 minutes of play. This offensive impotence proved costly against a determined Spanish side. At 65 years old, Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente became the oldest World Cup-winning coach, while Argentina's captain Lionel Messi, at 39, became the second player to feature in three World Cup finals and the oldest outfield player in a final.